New speed limits may be viewed as a ‘revenue maker’ by drivers, councillor says

A west Cork councillor has said the new speed limits to be introduced next year may be viewed as a “revenue maker” by some drivers.

Cllr Finbarr Harrington also said reducing the speed limits on rural roads will do little to help road safety.

Speed limits will be reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h across the country in the new year, and 30km/h limits will be brought in across urban and town centres during the summer time.

The changes are due to start on a phased basis from February, rather than last November, which was initially proposed.

Harrington said the changes are skirting around the real issues regarding road safety, and said policing the changes will be a huge challenge.

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